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Q+A: Investing when rates turn higher

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As expectations shift from rate cuts to possible hikes, many investors are rethinking portfolio positioning. Tim Carleton, Chief Investment Officer at...

Afternoon Report | Bondi death toll rises

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Terror attack in Bondi; housing market stalls; PE’s interest in 2nd division football club

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 15 December 2025 Australia awakes to the horror of a terrorist attack on a large crowd celebrating the Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney, with...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam – 2025 has been a stran...

Q+A: Do we secretly like being busy?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam ta...

The Weekend Edition | 13-14 Dec 2025

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This was the week where the RBA signalled the end of rate cuts, and the beginning of hikes. But it was also the week where Australia led the world on ...

Afternoon Report | Markets surge

12 Dec 2025

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Employment market slows; rock ’n roll consumer boom; Woolies, Coles delivery wars

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 12 December 2025 The Australian economy sheds jobs as the employment market slows.  Oasis, Metallica and ACDC spur consumer spending.&nbs...

Q+A: Meet the new generation of travellers

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After surviving the shutdowns and uncertainty of the pandemic, Intrepid Travel has bounced back to post the biggest trading month in its 36-year histo...

Afternoon Report | ASX up, Fed cuts rates

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Social media’s “profound reform”; Qantas A380 grounded; coal’s life extended

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 11 December 2025 PM AA calls the social media ban for under 16-year-olds a profound reform, as more than one million social media accounts ar...

Q+A: Could we see gold hit $US5,000?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 — its strongest year since the late 1970s. State Street Investment Management’s Robin ...

Afternoon Report | Gold stocks rally

10 Dec 2025

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Rate cut cycle ends; expenses scandal widens; Trump levies international visitors

09 Dec 2025

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Wednesday 10 December 2025 The Reserve Bank says there are no more interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future.  The parliamentary expenses sca...

Q+A: How a breakfast radio host helped changed our social media laws

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has just raised the social media age from 13 to 16 — a world-first move watched closely around the globe. And much of it happened...

Afternoon Report | Rates on hold

09 Dec 2025

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Energy rebates dumped; world watches social media ban; Qantas final A380 flies

08 Dec 2025

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Tuesday 9 December 2025 The federal government dumps energy rebates as the government rethinks its reform agenda.  Communications Minister Anika...

Q+A: What we can learn from America's $17 trillion retirement pool

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From private credit to private equity, gold and real estate, alternatives are now playing a greater role in portfolio diversification. It's a story pl...

Afternoon Report | ASX lower ahead of RBA meeting

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Miners shine as tech, healthcare fade; rates hit auctions; Netflix buys Warner Bros

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 8 December 2025 Some of Australia’s best known companies are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX200 over the past year, while th...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 Dec 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Reserve Bank board meets. What will they make of last week's GDP figures, and the jump in household spending? Also this week: labour fo...

Q+A: The biggest mistakes managers make

06 Dec 2025

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Most of us have had bosses who didn't quite live up to expectations. Today, the Fear & Greed make a list of the eight biggest mistakes managers ma...

The Weekend Edition | 6-7 Dec 2025

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for the economy, a huge week in politics, and a few revelations that don't quite pass the pub test. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go...

Afternoon Report | Netflix in major takeover talks

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Tobacco excise backfires; households spend up; Spotify’s artist rankings

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 5 December 2025 Cigarettes and vapes cause the federal government, budget, health and crime headaches.  Household spending surges.  ...

Q+A: Why bank stocks are no longer the same

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Banks hold a unique position on the ASX - they dominate the list of the biggest companies on the bourse, but the game has changed. Andrew Dale fr...

Afternoon Report | Record copper price boosts market

04 Dec 2025

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Economy picks up; Future Fund boss under fire for EA trips; shoppers beat Xmas rush

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 4 December 2025 The pace of economic growth picks up, dampening hopes of further rate cuts.  The boss of the Future Fund is under fire ...

Q+A: Inside the new Black Friday economy

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have exploded into Australia’s biggest retail moment — bigger than the post-Christmas sales, and now stretch...

Afternoon Report | Economy grows, ASX up

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Federal govt’s Xmas rush; traders forecast rates will rise; Samsung’s tri-fold phone

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 3 December 2025 In a very busy 24 hours for Canberra, the federal government launches its national AI plan, releases a report into jobs for ...

Q+A: Bitcoin is tumbling, but could the Fed spark a surge?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Bitcoin swinging from record highs to sharp drops, investors are asking what’s next.Sean Aylmer speaks to John O’Loghlen, Managing Di...

Afternoon Report | Bitcoin slumps, bond yields rise

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Defence overhaul; weight loss drugs warning; corporate jargon’s new peak

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 2 December 2025 The federal government unveils the biggest overhaul of the Defence department in 50 years.  The medicines regulator warn...

Q+A: What's really moving the Aussie dollar

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie dollar has been oddly steady, but interest rate expectations are starting to shake things up. NAB’s Ray Attrill explains to Sean...

Afternoon Report | System outage sparks market chaos

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

ASX underperforms rivals; home prices surge in Nov; why cats meow louder at men

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 1 December 2025 With just a month to go before the end of the year, the local share market is one of the worst performing major bourses for 202...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 1 Dec 2025

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A massive week ahead for the economy, headlined by GDP data, following a shock jump in inflation and a sharp rise in business investment: all signs po...

Q+A: After almost 6 years as a business, what have we learnt?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Adam and Michael started Fear & Greed five and a half years ago, and have learnt a lot along the way. Today, they reflect on what's wor...

The Weekend Edition | 29-30 Nov 2025

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some shocks for the economy vs the theatre of Canberra's last sitting week, plus a mystery category for the ages.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thomps...

Afternoon Report | ASX up for the week

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Economy picks up pace; new rules to dampen lending; why chihuahuas are like wolves.

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 28 November 2025 Business investment ramps up as the economy picks up steam.  The banking regulator introduces new rules to dampen home l...

Q+A: What's going on with CSL?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode deals with a question from listener Michael, via LinkedIn: What in the world has happened with CSL? Downgrading guidelines, some ...

Afternoon Report | Joyce quits Nats

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Inflation spikes rate cut; super funds warned; $2m parking meter theft

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 27 November 2025 Interest rate cuts are off the agenda after a surprise jump in inflation.  The Labor government in talks to push throu...

Q+A: "Not done consistently well:" Inside ASIC's private credit concerns

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As an asset class, private credit is surging, worth at least $200 billion locally - and increasingly, retail investors are becoming interested in priv...

Afternoon Report | Inflation shock may raise rates

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Banks pressure over terrorism rules; highest paid CEOs; richest shipwreck recovered

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 26 November 2025 Today, the banking sector is under pressure over anti-money laundering and terrorism laws after significant problems were f...

Q+A: How Aussie businesses released $8.2b in 'locked-up' cash

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Managing working capital is absolutely vital for any business - it's the part of a company’s trading that hasn’t yet translated into cashf...

Afternoon Report | Gold miners jump, banks slump

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Macquarie $11.6b bid for Qube; energy brawl in Canberra; Titanic pocket watch sells

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 25 November 2025 Macquarie lobs an $11.6 billion bid for logistics group Qube, as BHP has its second tilt at Anglo American rejected. Federal...

Q+A: Stocks to watch in a volatile market

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s plenty of fear in markets right now, with big moves across both Wall Street and the ASX. So how do you block out the noise, and find the...

Afternoon Report | ASX rebounds

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

House prices set to jump; $7 billion shopping week kicks off; new battery rules for flyers

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 24 November 2025 Forecasts for record house prices by the end of next year, even as the spring selling season stutters just a little.  Sh...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 24 Nov 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: the new and improved monthly CPI figure lands. Plus, private sector capex and more.Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Kou...

Q+A: Finding the opportunities in Black Friday's retail boom

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have replaced the Boxing Day sales as the year's biggest retail event. So how do three non-shoppers make the most of the...

The Weekend Edition | 22-23 Nov 2025

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A massive week for markets, featuring Nvidia's bumper results and fears of an AI bubble. But add in corporate governance failures at DroneShield, a ma...

Afternoon Report | Markets tumble

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

DroneShield, MinRes governance pressure; ASX surges on Nvidia; IMF warning to Canberra

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 21 November 2025 Corporate governance at ASX listed companies is again in the headlines, after DroneShield says its CEO and chair sold shares a...

Q+A: IMF says to hike the GST. Have they got a point?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In its annual report on the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund has identified a bunch of options for reform, from increasing the GST ...

Afternoon Report | ASX soars after Nvidia results

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Banks claim support for SMEs; ASX hits 6-month low; Trump calls female reporter “Piggy”

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 20 November 2025 The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever.  The lo...

Q+A: The father of index investing on strategy, life, & Warren Buffett

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Booth helped create one of the world’s first index funds in the 1970s, before launching Dimensional Fund Advisors in the early 80s. Since ...

Afternoon Report | ASX dips to near six month low

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

CBA boss attacks RBA; no rate cuts in foreseeable future; ASX tumbles

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 19 November 2025 Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn hits out at big tech companies and regulators, saying the playing field needs to be level...

Q+A: What's next after yesterday's market tumble?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the S&P/ASX 200 tumbled two per cent, led by a sell-off in tech stocks. It's now down about seven per cent over the past month. Concerns...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Tech, bitcoin sell-off; Westpac bankers go bush; Amazon, Temu, Shein to dominate

17 Nov 2025

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Tuesday 18 November 2025 Tech stocks, bitcoin and some very big local companies are sold off, as investors fear higher interest rates.  Australi...

Q+A: The $711,000 cost many businesses are still willing to pay

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ransomware attacks are still a major threat to Australian businesses of all sizes. But the tactics involved are changing, and at the same time, attitu...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.4pc

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

ANZ governance slammed; BHP liable for dam disaster; new native bee discovered

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 17 November 2025 An independent review into ANZ is highly critical of the major bank, unveiling governance and staff problems that were critici...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 17 Nov 2025

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: RBA minutes, wages data, and a look back at last week's strong labour force data - is an interest rate cut off the table?Michael Thompson i...

Q+A: The best & worst parts of having a daily podcast

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every day for the last five and a half years, Fear & Greed has published at least one podcast episode exploring the latest business news. Today, S...

The Weekend Edition | 15-16 Nov 2025

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper week for the economy, the end of the US government shutdown, CBA's big sell-off and the Liberals dump net zero - so many stories to choose fr...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.4pc

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Jobs surge dashes rate cut; Libs finally dump net zero; house sold for just $1

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 14 November 2025 A surge in jobs dashes hopes of any more rate cuts.  The Liberal Party officially dumps net zero.  A Sydney fortune...

Q+A: Getting bang for your buck on your home loan

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian housing market hit $12 trillion this week. The value has doubled over the past decade, with most of the growth in the past five years. ...

Afternoon Report | ASX slumps on strong jobs growth

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Coalition drops net zero; CBA’s shares tumble, banks surge; social media ban strategies

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 13 November 2025 The federal Liberal Party is set to drop its net zero target in its emission policy.  Commonwealth Bank’s share ...

Q+A: Is the economy too strong for an interest rate cut?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've had a lot of data coming out recently. The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index surged 12.8%. The NAB business conditions ...

Afternoon Report | CBA hits 7 month low; Lib showdown underway

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Property giants harassment claims; property market hits $12tr; CBA shares dumped

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 12 November 2025 Property giants CBRE and JLL under fire for alleged harassment and inappropriate behaviour of senior management. The value...

Q+A: Was CBA's tumble inevitable?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Commonwealth Bank shares fell 6.6pc yesterday. For a long time analysts have said CBA is very expensive - so was a sell-off inevitable?Sean Aylmer tal...

Afternoon Report | CBA tumble drags ASX lower

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

ANZ profit tumbles; RBA plays down rate cuts; ACCC warns retailers ahead of Black Friday

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ANZ emerges as the favoured bank stock, post results, even though its earnings tumbled 14 per cent.  The Reserve Bank p...

Q+A: Why the big banks are spending so much money

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three of the big four banks have all reported results - NAB, ANZ and Westpac - with the CEOs of all three less than two years into their roles. It's a...

Afternoon Report | ASX higher on US shutdown hopes

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

ASX worst performers in 2025; 500,000 Aussies on weight loss drugs; Qantas’ new class

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 10 November 2025 Some of Australia’s best-known companies make the list of worst performers in 2025.    The local housing mark...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 10 Nov 2025

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week - labour force figures, consumer sentiment, NAB business conditions and more. Plus what to make of last week's RBA meeting, and we fact chec...

Q+A: What it's like working in radio

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the Fear & Greed team have a background in radio - Michael Thompson was the Executive Producer of the Ray Hadley Morning Show for many year...

The Weekend Edition | 8-9 Nov 2025

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RBA meetings, nervous investors, an ASIC report into private credit and Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday (maybe!) - there's plenty to choose from this w...

Afternoon Report | Markets fall, Mixed earnings

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

$250b public servant bill; Microsoft CoPilot backdown; Trump’s tough few days

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 7 November 2025 The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion.  National Australia Bank’s annual profit ...

Q+A: NAB boss Andrew Irvine: "We want to be the Toyota of banking"

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s second largest lender, NAB, reported its full year earnings yesterday, making a cash profit of $7.1 billion, slightly lower than the...

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs, NAB slumps

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Equities, bitcoin, gold sell-off; voters fire Trump a warning; smartwatches, AI heart health

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 6 November 2025 Equities, crypto currencies and gold sell off as investors re-assess the outlook for risk and interest rates.  ASIC bos...

Q+A: Think you can run an SMSF? Listen to this first.

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are about 650,000 self-managed super funds in Australia, looking after more than $1 trillion in retirement funds. And that number is growing. In...

Afternoon Report | ASX dips; Dick Cheney dies

05 Nov 2025

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today...

Rates on hold, cut still possible; ASIC warns on private credit; Maldives bans smoking

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 5 November 2025 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, with little clear direction about whether there’ll be any more rate cu...

Q+A: Why this economist thinks a rate hike is on the cards

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the RBA left interest rates on hold, with many economists still tipping another cut next year.But as Warren Hogan - Managing Director of EQ ...